Plumbing Instructor -Anticipated SY25-26

About the position

The position involves a variety of responsibilities centered around the development and implementation of individualized curriculum and assessment for students in a vocational-technical program. The role requires maintaining a conducive learning environment, managing classroom activities, and ensuring that all instructional materials are up-to-date and aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. The individual will also be responsible for supervising students, maintaining accurate records of grades and attendance, and staying current with industry and educational changes. Additionally, the position includes attending professional development opportunities and contributing to departmental budget planning.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of individualized curriculum
• Implement individualization techniques
• Develop and implement individualized testing and student assessment
• Maintain a classroom/shop which is conducive to learning
• Manage an effective learning environment
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date instructional binder including all policies, procedures and other related information
• Maintain and update Scope and Sequence as instructional materials are added or deleted in alignment with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks
• Maintain and update Competency Lists (as well as Task Lists for Vocational-Technical Programs) as technological changes occur in alignment with state standards
• Maintain daily and/or weekly grades on all students
• Maintain daily attendance for each class assigned
• Assist in monitoring students between classes
• Maintain equipment, tools, furniture, etc. in all instructional areas and report any losses or damage immediately
• Remain current with changes in industry, technology and education
• Attend conferences, seminars, workshops related to field(s) of instruction
• Write new curriculum or modify existing curriculum as program changes in alignment with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks
• Maintain up-to-date competency reporting system
• Ensure all grade sheets, verification sheets, etc. are completed as directed and turned in on time
• Maintain up-to-date Curriculum Binder(s) containing all instructional materials, ie. Worksheets, charts, graphs, quizzes, tests, LAPs, CAPs, Learning Guides pertaining to all courses to which he/she is assigned to teach
• Maintain a secure learning environment guaranteeing that teaching areas are locked when the area is not being used
• Utilize I.M.C. and S.M. C. for research and related projects
• Supervise students and assume total responsibility for all students during time assigned. Never leave a class uncovered.
• Arrive at class/shop before regularly scheduled time to guarantee classes begin on time
• Arrive at duty on time to guarantee supervision is provided
• Make effective use of preparation time
• Assign Homework in accordance with Cluster/Department policy and the Teacher Handbook
• Follow individual Cluster Policy and Procedures
• Maintain desk in Resource Area and/or classroom in neat and orderly fashion
• Follow all directives and guidelines in the Teacher Handbook
• Complete professional improvement as outlined in the Teachers' Contract
• Assist in the development of departmental budget and in the preparation of purchase orders, quotes and bids
• Perform additional assigned tasks as directed by immediate supervisor, Assistant Superintendent/Principal or Superintendent-Director

Requirements

• Possession of a current MA Journeyman and Master Plumber license
• Possession of MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Educator's license in Plumbing from the MA Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education or must possess the minimum qualifications to obtain said licensure.